Some people are born with a leadership aura, destined to carve out a remarkable niche in the tide of the times.
He Yi, the woman I admire most in Web3, bar none. She was recently named one of Fortune's most influential global leaders. An interview with her reveals many undisclosed details, summarized below:
1. He Yi was born in a remote village in Sichuan, where she once walked to fetch water and relied on kerosene lamps for lighting. She lost her father at age 9 and was selling beverages in supermarkets at 16. Poverty forged her resilience and empathy for Binance's millions of ordinary users.
2. She began learning English at 35 and, within four years, was able to conduct long interviews fluently, demonstrating her remarkable self-discipline and learning ability.
3. She currently holds approximately 10% of Binance's shares, is worth billions of dollars, and is considered one of the "most powerful women in crypto."
4. Known for her top-notch marketing and customer service skills, she requires new employees to first spend several weeks in customer service. She frequently handles issues like erroneous transfers of user funds and modestly calls herself "Binance's Chief Customer Service Officer." 5. She fell in love with Zhao Changpeng while working together at OKCoin in 2014. They never married, but they raised children together. Their careers have complemented each other for years, and they have worked together to drive Binance's growth.
6. While Zhao Changpeng resigned and was imprisoned, there were rumors that the US had asked her to resign, but she remained on board, taking on core decision-making power and openly leading operations.
7. Despite facing significant regulatory and legal pressure, Binance still holds the largest share of trading volume among global centralized exchanges at 39%.
Some people commented, "Even when she was new, Yijie possessed an extraordinary calmness and confidence." I agree. Some people are born with leadership potential, able to stand firm in the face of challenges and ultimately seize the opportunities of their time. Cheers to Yijie!
